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RK06 OVF

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,023 mi
Last recorded103,023 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 OVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 103,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,434 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 98,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 96,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear outer and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 91,897 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear outer and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,152 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,041 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,132 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 May 2016 73,424 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,087 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,726 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,939 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 57,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,227 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,413 miles

door sill covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside repeater lens broken

Fail 3 Aug 2009 30,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside repeater lens broken

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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RK06 OVF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 81,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK06 OVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK06 OVF registered?

RK06 OVF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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